Ajinkya Rahane's MCG achievement makes fans recall Rahul Dravid's 2003 Adelaide epic

Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane led his side to an incredible comeback in ongoing India vs Australia 2020 series with a win at Melbourne Cricket Ground. cricketer scored 112 in first innings to tch up his 12th Test ton. Moreover, Rahane also stayed unbeaten at crease to guide Team India past finishing line on Day 4 with eight wickets still in hand.

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India vs Australia 2nd Test: Fans draw comparisons between Ajinkya Rahane and Rahul Dravid

Ajinkya Rahane’s MCG heroics prompted many fans to compare cricketer with former Indian captain Rahul Dravid. Much like Rahane, legendary batsman also won a Test match for India in Australia through his batting marvels. Back in December 2003 at elaide Oval, Rahul Dravid scored 233 against Australia in first-innings and followed it up with an unbeaten 72 during a stiff Day 5 run-chase.

Fans are also comparing Ajinkya Rahane’s MCG feat with Rahul Dravid’s elaide heroics because two cricketers also scored winning runs for ir side. Here is a look at some of reactions as Indian fans continue to compare two decorated servants of Indian cricket.

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Debutants performance cap India’s series-levelling win

Apart from Ajinkya Rahane MCG hundred, debutants Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj also starred with bat and ball respectively to highlight India’s win. Gill scored 45 in first innings and remained unbeaten on 35 alongside Rahane in run-chase on Day 4. Meanwhile, Siraj claimed figures of 2-40 and 3-37 to collect a five-wicket match-haul on his Test debut.

Jasprit Bumrah collected six wickets in match and speedsters were ably assisted by Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin (5 wickets) and Ravindra Jeja (3 wickets). Here is a look at entire highlights pack from Day 4 of Melbourne Test.

Ajinkya Rahane MCG hundred from Day 2, watch video

India vs Australia 2020 going ahe

India vs Australia 2020 summer will w go forward with all-important third Test match in January. match, originally scheduled to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground, is set to be hosted by Melbourne again due to rise of coronavirus cases in Sydney. Team India will also be fuelled by return of Rohit Sharma, who will be joining squ after completing his quarantine break.

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Im source: cricket.com.au